Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Ashton
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ashton.
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering for Ashton events
How our paella party catering works in Ashton
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We are often asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and anniversary celebrations, with mixed paella, tapas and churros.
Near Ashton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Ashton stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Ashton
Is Ashton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Ashton from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Nearby places to Ashton
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Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ashton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ashton
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Parties in Ashton: gardens, venues and local tips
Ashton is about 5 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Parties in Ashton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Ashton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ashton to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in SO32, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For parties just outside Ashton, we cover Upham (1 mile north-west), Bishop's Waltham (1 mile south), Durley Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Upham (1 mile west) and Wintershill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (5 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.1 miles south) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ashton include Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (2.4 miles south-east)
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff